Committees

OUEA Appointed Committees

Budget Committee

Chair:

Jen Pettey

The Budget Committee shall consist of the Treasurer and two (2) or more active members by action of the Board of Directors upon nomination by the President. This committee will review and update the OUEA annual budget. These recommendations will be presented to the OUEA Board of Directors and OUEA Representative Council as appropriate.

Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee

Chair:

Greg Goodlander

The Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee shall consist of two (2) or more active members by action of the Board of Directors upon nomination by the President. This committee will review and recommend amendments to the OUEA Bylaws and Standing Rules. These recommendations will be presented to the OUEA Board of Directors and OUEA Representative Council as appropriate.

Elections Committee

Chair:

Martin Killeen

The Elections Committee shall consist of three (3) persons appointed for staggered three-year terms. Appointment to this Committee shall be made to fill prospective vacancies each year by action of the Board of Directors upon nomination by the incoming President. The Elections Committee shall conduct all General Elections, shall prepare the final wording and complete technical details of amendments to the Governance Documents, and shall assist the President in counting votes at all meetings of the Representative Council. Members of this Committee shall not hold any other elective or appointive office within the organization during the time of such service (see Standing Rule 5).

Grievance Committee

Chair:

Heather Chapman

The Grievance Committee shall consist of two (2) or more active members by action of the Board of Directors upon nomination by the President. Training shall be provided for the Grievance Committee members. The Grievance Committee policies and procedures will be reviewed bi-annually. The Committee shall make periodic reports to the Board of Directors and Representative Council.

OUEA Open Committees

Communications Committee

Chair:

Greg Goodlander

The Communications Committee shall consist of two (2) or more active members. This committee shall provide the membership and community with news and information related to the work and perspectives of the Association. The Committee shall make periodic reports to the Board of Directors and Representative Council.

Curriculum and Instruction Committee

Chair:

Karin Barone

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee shall consist of two (2) or more members interested in studying educational problems of teachers and recommending official positions on areas affecting curriculum and instruction. This committee will monitor all District Curriculum and Instruction meetings and actions and study individual teacher curriculum needs. The Committee shall make periodic reports to the Board of Directors and Representative Council.

Education Action Committee

Chair:

Heather Chapman

The Education Action Committee (EAC) serves as the screening committee for candidates for local elections and makes recommendations to the Association for support of candidates. The EAC shall consist of at least three (3) active members who contribute to the OUEA PAC fund. This committee will disseminate information to the membership regarding legislative activity and develop campaigns and programs to help with enactment of legislation and support of candidates. The Committee shall make periodic reports to the Board of Directors and Representative Council.

Membership and Community Engagement Committee

Chair:

Gary Schlossnagle

The Membership and Community Engagement shall consist of two (2) or more members. This committee will promote and maintain member engagement through social events and communications. The Committee shall make periodic reports to the Board of Directors and Representative Council.

Special Education Issues Committee

Chair:

Tracy Morillo

The Special Education Issues Committee shall consist of two (2) or more active members. At least 50% of the committee shall be educators who hold special education credentials. This committee will review issues regarding areas affecting curriculum and instruction as well as working conditions of educators in the special education field. The committee chair will function as a liaison between the Board of Directors and OUSD. The Committee shall make periodic reports to the Board of Directors and Representative Council.